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D271 MKG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

182,814 mi
Last recorded182,814 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD271 MKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 182,814 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 182,057 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 169,330 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 169,316 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play U/JOINT (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box insecure locktabs not activated (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 155,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 155,495 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 152,246 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 149,067 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 146,228 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 143,559 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 139,922 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 136,401 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 132,759 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 129,667 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 125,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D271 MKG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D271 MKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D271 MKG registered?

D271 MKG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 1986.

Is D271 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D271 MKG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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